Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Roman Fortress
- Judges Lodging
- The Female Prison
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Scarborough Bridge
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Guildhall
- Dick Turpin
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Barker Tower
- The End of the Abbey
- Fishergate Bar
- Industrial Upheaval
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Fire in the Minster